CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01 Feb 23 Period start date to 31 Jan 2024 Period end date Charity name: Reigate Community Counselling Centre Charity registration number:11 $4986 Objectives and Activities SORP rofvrence Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in overnin document Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular. the activities, projects or seNice8 identified in the accounts. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit To advance mentsl and emotlonal health for people in the local community (and beyond) by rovidin affordable and accessible counsellin Provislon of counselling to adults for a range of mental and emotional Issuos including dopre8slon, anxlety, stress, bereavemen( relatlonal difflcultles. and life transitions such as dlvorce, separation, and rotiromenL Para 1.17and 1.19 Parn 1.18 The Trustees have had rogard to the guidance Issued by the Charity Commisslon on publlc benefiL Counselllng Is provided to adults wlthout dlscrimlnation for a broad range of emotional issues where the service believes it has the appropriats resources to offer Suppo Tho service usern are from a wlde cross section of tho publlc, inclusSve of all genders and 11 stages from young adult• to retlrees. The servlcols self-funded by clients and fees are proposed based upon a sliding scale depending on income and personal financial circumstances. We alm that no one Is denied access due to cosL The breakdown of contrlbutions as of 31 January 2024 was: 1 VA contribute under £20. 48°A contribute £20. 32°A contributs £25&30. 8 % contribute £35 446. The level of contribution enables affordable longer4emi access to many who would otherwise be unable to afford counsellin Additional information (optional) You ma choose to indude further statements where relevant about: SORP referen Para 1.38 RCCC does not make grants
Policy on grant making Our counselling provision aims to strengthen our clienvs skills. resources, and resillence to Ilfe events. However, no financial investsnents are made to any third-party organisation. Policy on social investment including program related investment Parn 1.38 The counselling service would not bo possible wlthout the time, dedlcation, and commitinent of its counsellors who volunteer their services at a lower sessional rate in relation to typical private fees. In addition. we offer placements to counsellors nearing the end of their fomial tralning. which supports our aims of offerlng affordable counselling. Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Our coun8ellors remaln fundamental to Its success. The Trustse8 arn hugely gratsful for the Counsellors. on-going support which enables the Service to meet its alms. In additlon. the Trustees are gratsful to the staff and voluntsorn at the locatlons used. Particularly our principal locatlon Relgate Community Centre and Methodist Church whose commitsnent and wann welcome enables the service to offer a range of tlmes from comfortable rooms including disabled access. Other Achievements and Perforniance SORP ref•rence
The Counselllng service provldes approx. 60 client sessions weekly including evenings. Where needed we continue to offer on-line session$ although the majority are now in person. Summary of the main achievements of the Gharty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 At least 750 cllents have been supported since our establishmenL By offering open ended sessions we can provide the time for clients to develop more effective coping Strategies to manage dlstressing events and improve emotional resilience and their relationships. The service has a maximum time limit of 2 years unless there are exceptlonal reasons for contlnulng. At tlmes we need to maintain a walting Ilst particularly for evening appoinlrnents whlch are often in most demand. The servlce receives enquirles from range of sources including Its website. In addltion. it receives referrals from GPS, local mental health services and rsonal rncommendation. Additional Infonnation (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The Trustees consider that all objectives havo been meL Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Fundraislng is usually Ilmltsd to the surplus generated from training events whlch are offered at reduced cost to our counseiiors and at a reasonable level to othar Gounsellors. Perf0rnan of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Funds are held in a nominal interest eaming account with CAF Ban Investment perfonnance against objectives Para 1.41 RCCC received a one4)ff donation during the year of GBP20,000. The Trustees have designatsd this sum to provide frea time limited counselling to Welcare service users. This futhers the Charity's aim of supporting those in need in our local community. This client group would be unlikely to have sufficient financial resources to access even Iow-COSt counsellin Other
Financial Review Review of the charty's financial position at the end of the nod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 121 The Charity is in a positive financial position Para 1.22 The Trustses have agreed to hold a minimum &month expenses to fund the service prlmarily If alternatlve premises are needed. Fixed costs are minimal, and these can be met from client contrlbutlons. £0. However, the Trustses agree hold a minimum 3-month expenses which would amount to 7,500. These are in unrestricted funds and monitored. Fixed costs are minimal at less than £61)0 and easily met from client contributions NIA Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero reserves Parn 1.22 Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any UnrtaInt]eS about the charity continuing as a going concem Para 1.24 Para 1.23 There arn no concerns Addltlonal Information (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant al)out: Client contributlons remain tho prlnclpal Source of funds The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising> Para 1.47 NIA Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 The prlnclpal risk would ba losing tho availabllity of counselling rooms and needlng to source alternative accommodation which may be at a higher cosL A description of the principal risks facing the charity Porn 1.46 Sufficlent funds are held to meet this slble ex Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of goveming document How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Constltution incorporated 17 October 2013 Charitsble Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g., election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by the members Additlonal Infonnatlon (optlonal) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The Servlce has several pollcles and procedures as appropriats to counselllng provislon following professional guldelin88. These includo Prlvacy, Document retsntlon, Health and Safe and Safe uardln The Trustees meet at least bl-annually an agree policy reviews. assess the flnanclal status and cllent needs. Sub. commlttees wlll also be formed and meet to review and agree speciflc projects a8 noeded. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 In addftlon. tha day-to4lay admlnistratlon and client enqulrles are managed by the centre managor, reportlng to the Tru3tee8. The service Is supported by Its Tr•a8ur•r and Safeguarding offiGer. NIA Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the cha uses Re istered chari number Rei ate Communi RCCC 1154986 Counsellin Centre
Charity's principal address 38 Monks Walk. Reigate SURREY RH2 OSS Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for vthole Trustee name Olfice (rf any) Name of pernon (or body} ontitled oint trustse ifan Jefh Davies Chair of Trustees Trustee Jane Melboume 26.9.23 Caroline Downton Lorraine Martin Centre Manager 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacty NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose half the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Addltlonal infomiatlon (optlonal) Names and addro8SO8 of advlsers (Optlonal infomiadon) Type of Name adviser Addre88 Name of chlef executivo or name8 of Senior Stsff members (Optional Infomiatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non4isclosure of ke rsonnel detsils Other o tional inforniation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) sp/ Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chalr. etc) Dats i.?.a
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Reigate CoThnIty Counselliry Centre 1154986 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period To 01-Feb-23 'i-ianThk4 sect1(.A.ReC0Lptsan Unrestrlcted nds Restricted funds Endowmfrnt nds Totsl fund to the ThreSt £ to th• ngaTgSt£ to th• near•Bt£ to the n•arnst£ A1 Re¢elpts client lees Amazon Srru Bank interest donatron 2674 23 36.674 34,418 23 21 20.Q( Sub total (Gn)ss income for AR) A2 Assot and InVtMent sale4 (see tablel. $6.793 ,719 3d,462 Sub total 56.793 56.793 34,462 A3P ents Couftsellor fees Centre M8nagerfep Rcv)m Hire Teltsphone advertising Insurafjc.p M¢mber3hlp fe8S officefognklexarniner 08siicorrrain5ng exper.se 22.782 3,240 8.216 314 510 314 152 577 66Q 36.765 21782 18,582 3,240 8.216 314 510 314 152 577 660 36,765 278 794 314 145 9,988 302 40.486 Sub total A4 A8W •nd Inve9tmènt urchases, (see tsble Sub total Total payments 36,76S 36.765 40,486 Net Qfreeeip[paYrnfjntsj A5 Tran¥fers between funds A6 Cash fvnds last year erMI Cash funds th18 year end 20,02B 20.028 6,024 40.205 60.233 46,229 40,20S 60.233 CCXX R1 acrnunts (SSI 1510512024 Sectioii B Stateinent of assets aiid liabilities at the end of the period fund• ts MAYO•t£ B1 c**h lund&
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examlnerfs report on the accounts I Sectioii A li)depondcnt Examiner's Report Reigate Communftv CourwlllTri Centre On accounts for the y•ar •nd•d 314t January 2024 Charfty no (If any) 1154988 I report to the tru8tee8 on my examination of the account8 of above dritY (Ihe Trrf) forts yw ended 3110112024. R••pon•lbllltl•8 and As the charity tru8t688 of tho Trust, you are r88ponslble fw the weparation bul• of r•port of the acc¢JJnts in accordance the rpquiremerrts of the Chanti88 Act 2011 fthe W. I report in respecl of my examinatlon of the Tru8t's accounts carfed out under 8ectlon 145 of Iho 2011 Act and In carrying out my examlnation I have followed the applicable Dlrection8 given by the Charfty Comm188ion under 8ection 145{5){b) of lh• Act. Ind•pend•nt I have compknd my •xaminatlon, I confimi that no material rnatte have gxamln•rf8 8tat•m•nt come to my attl"0n in connethn wltrt tho examination thlch gN88 me Gau8e to believe Itt in, any materlal rn8W'. accountlng record8 were not kept In acwdan(x wtth sectlon 130 of the Act or thé accounts do w accud wlth th8 accounting records I have no concam8 and have c(xne au088 othor matt•rs in connothon the exMnir,atlon t•N idA¥lclb n•Sa*ftlon •Uld dra¥vp, , proFw urKIer5taon9 Lrf Ihe accounts to b• reached. e?able a $1gn•d: 15105r2024 Jenny DitGh Relevant proloulonal quallfication(•) or body (If any): FICB PM. Dlp Llcen88d Pracbse Number 12567 34 Alma Road Rewato, Surrey Addr•s•: Oc•n•w gn1 e
Seclioii B DisclosLire Only complete rf the examin8r needs to highlight matter8 of concwn (888 CC32, Indendant examination of charty ac(>Junts: dir&Xion8 and guidance for I examiners). Glve here brfef d•tall• of i+ •xamlnor w18hK to disclose. IER Octobor 2018